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The Fed Raised the Benchmark Rate to 3.75–4.00%: Three Costs South Korean Companies Should Check Before the Exchange Rate

Based on the Federal Reserve's rate hike and economic projections from the September 2026 FOMC, this article analyzes cash flow risks that South Korean companies must examine regarding dollar borrowing, customer payment terms, supply chains, and capital expenditures.

KBR경영연구소Published 2026년 9월 18일Updated 2026년 9월 18일
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The Fed Raised the Benchmark Rate to 3.75–4.00%: Three Costs South Korean Companies Should Check Before the Exchange Rate

Based on the Federal Reserve's rate hike and economic projections from the September 2026 FOMC, this article analyzes cash flow risks that South Korean companies must examine regarding dollar borrowing, customer payment terms, supply chains, and capital expenditures.

On September 16, 2026, the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75–4.00%. The vote was unanimous at 12 to 0.…

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